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There is no generic approach to opening a travel agency. This is in part due to the fact that the laws or regulations can vary from country to country and state to state.

Further research into opening a business is recommended and additional information may be obtained from the following resources:

• National travel agency associations
• Global and regional agency associations
• Government licensing office or government aviation authority
• Banking organizations (setting up a business)
• Advisory bureaux
• Other websites

Benefit from training designed specifically for travel agents

IATA offers comprehensive training and professional development services, among which the IATA/UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Training Program is globally recognized as the best and most complete Travel and Tourism qualification. For more information on the complete range of IATA training services, please visit IATA Training pages.

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